Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Ajanta Pharma Limited is a pharmaceutical company involved in the areas of product research, manufacturing, and marketing. The Company's manufacturing capabilities include segments such as antiretrovirals, antimalarials, cardiovascular, dermatology, and ophthalmology. The Company also markets over the counter products that include some nature-based remedies.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajanta-pharma-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10053:1" rel="noopener">Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN)</a> reported strong Q4FY24 results, with double-digit revenue and PAT growth, and improving margins, driven by growth across all the business segments.</li>
<li>The company has announced INR3.5B buyback plan, involving purchase of 10,28,881 equity shares (0.82% of the total paid-up equity share capital) at a price of INR2,770 per equity share.</li>
<li>Ajanta Pharma is confident of maintaining double-digit growth going ahead with the existing products gaining market share, new launches, and expansion of field force.</li>
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Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN) reported strong Q4FY24 results, with double-digit revenue and PAT growth, and improving margins, driven by growth across all the business segments.
The company has announced INR3.5B buyback plan, involving purchase of 10,28,881 equity shares (0.82% of the total paid-up equity share capital) at a price of INR2,770 per equity share.
Ajanta Pharma is confident of maintaining double-digit growth going ahead with the existing products gaining market share, new launches, and expansion of field force.


Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN): Stellar Q4 Performance; INR3B Buyback Plan Announced

Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co / Equity Bottom-Up

Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited, through its subsidiaries,  owns and operates the Bumrungrad Hospital. Located in Bangkok, the Hospital has capacity of international standard medical care with 554 beds for inpatients and approximately 125 clinic examination suites that can serve up to 3,000 outpatients daily.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bumrungrad-hospital-pub-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:883:1" rel="noopener">Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB)</a> reported strong 1Q24 results, with revenue growing 8% YoY to THB6,576M, EBITDA climbing 22% to THB2,676M, and net profit increasing 25% to THB1,985M.</li>
<li>International patients revenue increased 6% YoY. Slow growth in the revenue from international patients can be attributable to high base, as it grew by a whopping 105% YoY in 1Q23.</li>
<li>With tight control on cost, the company has reported record high margins in 1Q24, with gross, EBITDA, and net margin reaching 51.7%, 40.7%, and 30.2%, respectively.</li>
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Bumrungrad Hospital Pub Co (BH TB) reported strong 1Q24 results, with revenue growing 8% YoY to THB6,576M, EBITDA climbing 22% to THB2,676M, and net profit increasing 25% to THB1,985M.
International patients revenue increased 6% YoY. Slow growth in the revenue from international patients can be attributable to high base, as it grew by a whopping 105% YoY in 1Q23.
With tight control on cost, the company has reported record high margins in 1Q24, with gross, EBITDA, and net margin reaching 51.7%, 40.7%, and 30.2%, respectively.


Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Record High Margins in 1Q24; Reasonable Growth in Foreign Patients

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. mainly manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals for human and veterinary use. The Company also produces and sells livestock feeds, food additives, and chemical products, as well as conducts clinical pathology tests for animals. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma conducts businesses across worldwide.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-pharma-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1935:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP)</a> cut FY24 revenue guidance by 1% to ¥314.6B (-43% YoY) and raised operating loss guidance by ¥199B to ¥355B. Impairment loss of ¥180B negatively impacted bottomline.</li>
<li>Sumitomo has set FY25 revenue guidance at ¥338B (down 27% from MTBP 2027) and core operating profit at ¥1B (down 98% from MTBP 2027). The company suspended FY25 dividend.</li>
<li>The company will announce FY25 guidance for operating and net profits during the announcement of FY24 result, scheduled for May 14, 2024.</li>
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Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP) cut FY24 revenue guidance by 1% to ¥314.6B (-43% YoY) and raised operating loss guidance by ¥199B to ¥355B. Impairment loss of ¥180B negatively impacted bottomline.
Sumitomo has set FY25 revenue guidance at ¥338B (down 27% from MTBP 2027) and core operating profit at ¥1B (down 98% from MTBP 2027). The company suspended FY25 dividend.
The company will announce FY25 guidance for operating and net profits during the announcement of FY24 result, scheduled for May 14, 2024.


Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): FY24 Guidance Revised Lower; Further Cost Cuts in FY25 to Turn Profitable

PeptiDream Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops peptide therapeutics to improve the life of patients.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/peptidream-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13514:1" rel="noopener">Peptidream Inc (4587 JP)</a> has obtained first-in-human imaging studies approval for its first in-house peptide radiopharmaceutical therapeutic program, PD-32766 targeting patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/novartis-ag-8261b5d2-53ba-409e-8628-86d59cd6f853" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27907:1" rel="noopener">Novartis (NOVN SW)</a> has expanded peptide discovery collaboration with Peptidream. The expanded partnership could bring up to $2.7B in milestone payments plus royalties to Peptidream.</li>
<li>In 2023, Peptidream reported revenue of ¥29B, up 7% YoY, with radiopharmaceutical revenue growing 40% YoY to ¥16B. For 2024, the company guided for revenue of ¥35B, up 22% YoY.  </li>
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Peptidream Inc (4587 JP) has obtained first-in-human imaging studies approval for its first in-house peptide radiopharmaceutical therapeutic program, PD-32766 targeting patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Novartis (NOVN SW) has expanded peptide discovery collaboration with Peptidream. The expanded partnership could bring up to $2.7B in milestone payments plus royalties to Peptidream.
In 2023, Peptidream reported revenue of ¥29B, up 7% YoY, with radiopharmaceutical revenue growing 40% YoY to ¥16B. For 2024, the company guided for revenue of ¥35B, up 22% YoY.  


Peptidream (4587 JP): Steadily Riding the Next Wave of Drug Discovery

Event-Driven

ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals.  The Company mainly researches and develops prescription drugs.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ono-pharmaceutical-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8979:1" rel="noopener">Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP)</a> is acquiring <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/deciphera-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26289:1" rel="noopener">Deciphera Pharmaceuticals (DCPH US)</a> for $25.60/share in cash through a tender offer. The total equity value of the acquisition is approximately $2.4B.</li>
<li>Ono is expected to reap the benefit of Deciphera acquisition earliest from FY27. In the short-run, the company’s major problem of loss of revenue will not be addressed.</li>
<li>Ono needs to stretch its balance sheet to fund Deciphera acquisition. The acquisition will be earnings dilutive for Ono. Pricey valuation of the deal is another deterrent.</li>
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Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP) is acquiring Deciphera Pharmaceuticals (DCPH US) for $25.60/share in cash through a tender offer. The total equity value of the acquisition is approximately $2.4B.
Ono is expected to reap the benefit of Deciphera acquisition earliest from FY27. In the short-run, the company’s major problem of loss of revenue will not be addressed.
Ono needs to stretch its balance sheet to fund Deciphera acquisition. The acquisition will be earnings dilutive for Ono. Pricey valuation of the deal is another deterrent.


Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Deciphera Acquisition Will Not Bring Immediate Respite

Equity research analyst having 15+ years of experience, with an interest on fundamentally strong global healthcare companies. I have been helping investors to find future winners in healthcare space to grow their wealth by focusing on the strength and potential of the business models of the companies. My initiating coverage reports and pitch help investors to know ‘what to buy’, ‘why to buy’, and ‘when to buy’. My clients always remain on top of the sector with the help of my timely and detailed notes on earnings or any news update. I also provide broader view on the entire healthcare sector through periodic thematic reports.

Tina Banerjee
Global Healthcare Analyst

Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN): Stellar Q4 Performance; INR3B Buyback Plan Announced

Ajanta Pharma reports strong Q4FY24 results with double-digit revenue and PAT growth, announces INR3.5B buyback plan, and is confident of...

Tina Banerjee

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Record High Margins in 1Q24; Reasonable Growth in Foreign Patients

With tight cost control, Bumrungrad reported record high margins in 1Q24, with gross, EBITDA, and net margin reaching 51.7%, 40.7%, and 30.2%,...

Tina Banerjee

Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): FY24 Guidance Revised Lower; Further Cost Cuts in FY25 to Turn Profitable

Sumitomo Pharma raised FY24 operating loss guidance by ¥199B to ¥355B due to impairment loss. The company expects to turn profitable in FY25 via...

Tina Banerjee

Peptidream (4587 JP): Steadily Riding the Next Wave of Drug Discovery

Peptidream got nod for first human trial for radiopharma targeting renal cell carcinoma. Expanded peptide discovery collaboration with Novartis...

Tina Banerjee

Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Deciphera Acquisition Will Not Bring Immediate Respite

Ono Pharmaceutical will acquire Deciphera Pharmaceuticals for $25.60/share in cash. The total equity value of the acquisition is ~$2.4B. The...

Tina Banerjee

Ajanta Pharma (AJP IN): Stellar Q4 Performance; INR3B Buyback Plan Announced

​Ajanta Pharma reports strong Q4FY24 results with double-digit revenue and PAT growth, announces INR3.5B buyback plan, and is confident of...

Tina Banerjee

Bumrungrad Hospital (BH TB): Record High Margins in 1Q24; Reasonable Growth in Foreign Patients

​ With tight cost control, Bumrungrad reported record high margins in 1Q24, with gross, EBITDA, and net margin reaching 51.7%, 40.7%, and 30.2%,...

Tina Banerjee

Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): FY24 Guidance Revised Lower; Further Cost Cuts in FY25 to Turn Profitable

Sumitomo Pharma raised FY24 operating loss guidance by ¥199B to ¥355B due to impairment loss. The company expects to turn profitable in FY25 via...

Tina Banerjee

Peptidream (4587 JP): Steadily Riding the Next Wave of Drug Discovery

Peptidream got nod for first human trial for radiopharma targeting renal cell carcinoma. Expanded peptide discovery collaboration with Novartis...

Tina Banerjee

Ono Pharmaceutical (4528 JP): Deciphera Acquisition Will Not Bring Immediate Respite

Ono Pharmaceutical will acquire Deciphera Pharmaceuticals for $25.60/share in cash. The total equity value of the acquisition is ~$2.4B. The...

Tina Banerjee

Ajanta Pharma reports strong Q4FY24 results with double-digit revenue and PAT growth, announces INR3.5B buyback plan, and is confident of...

With tight cost control, Bumrungrad reported record high margins in 1Q24, with gross, EBITDA, and net margin reaching 51.7%, 40.7%, and 30.2%,...